General Travel

If you are planning a trip to Vilnius, check out these four curious facts about the Lithuanian capital:

Learn a language on the bus

Vilnius was the first in the world to offer language classes while you travelled on public transport. While you… read full article

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As boring as it sounds, the English Phone Box has become internationally recognised as one of the symbols of Britain, almost as synonymous with London (in Hollywood) as Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament.

Yet as the years… read full article

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Planning a trip to Tallinn? Read these curious facts about the Estonian capital:

1. A mouse robbed a bank

Imagine popping to the cash machine to get some money out and finding a half-eaten bank note sliding out of the hole. You’d… read full article

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Amsterdam is making strides where accessible tourism is concerned. The city has made a lot of effort to introduce accessible facilities in major sectors like transport and popular attractions.

Having said that, I should also point out that Amsterdam is still in developmental… read full article

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Washington, the capital city of the US is in many ways an interesting summary of how two sides of American life can bare very little resemblance yet live alongside each other and in close proximity.

Wealthy homes, white marbled buildings and monuments… read full article

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Like many people, when I visit a new city I like to eschew the offer of public transport and take to my feet.

The bus or metro systems may be quicker and easier but they mean that you miss so… read full article

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Ok so we can’t know everything about everywhere but there are some places that should be higher up the ranks for tourists than they are.

Pompeii is a household name but what about the intriguing ancient harbour city just outside… read full article

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Very high in the north of Germany is the wonderful city of Kiel with an excellent maritime flair.

Kiel is a modern place to take a ferry trip or a cruise, especially if you want to do a Scandinavian trip by ship.

Kiel

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The small Canary Island of Lanzarote attracts millions of tourists every year.

Thanks to a winning combination of over ninety beautiful beaches, great year round weather and high standards of accommodation. Yet despite the island’s undoubted popularity Lanzarote still… read full article

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Confused where to go with France’s teeming tourist locations? I highly recommend visiting Loire Valley which is also known as the “Garden of France” and here’s some fun facts why it’s really worth your time to drop by:

1. Live Like Royalty in France

More… read full article

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Dubai, in the last few years has seen the influx of extremely rich tourists and residents who go clubbing every weekend.

As such, nightclubs have sprung like mushrooms and will probably continue to do so when you hear the… read full article

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Art Nouveau District

Some of the finest examples of Art Nouveau in the world can be found in the Latvian capital of Riga.

A whole district is dominated with examples of the architecture and art works from the late… read full article

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Though it may not receive as much attention as its more glamorous Western European neighbors, Kiev has long been a gem of a city well hidden between the flashier tourist draws of Russia and Europe.

Thanks to a combination of… read full article

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Does Marbella have more to offer than sun, sea and steak and chips?

The southern Spanish holiday town of Marbella has seen a few changes over the years. There’s always been a relaxed and fun feel to the town… read full article

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For those who have not been to Cannes, they may have an impression that the only interesting event this coastal city has is the prestigious Cannes International Film Festival.

While it is true that Cannes came to fame because of… read full article

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